Want to start your day off with a sense of wonder and joy? Catch a sunrise. It’s been a go-to method of day enhancement for millennia. And if you are in Detroit, then boy are you in for a treat. Milliken State Park and Harbor is a 31-acre green space along the Detroit river right smack in the heart of the city. It provides the perfect setting for the light show ahead.

There are just a few things you might want to do to enhance your experience.
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First, you need to be sure you are up and ready.
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Check the time for the sunrise and set your alarm with enough space to get your stuff together and be there.
Next, you’ll want to nibble on something.
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Just like anything else, a nice snack enhances the experience. You can’t go wrong if you bring along some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
There are plenty of places to sit or stand.
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You’ll notice quite a few fellow sunrisers with the same idea. If you are lucky, you’ll hear a musician playing along with the emerging colors in the sky. This happens pretty often and it is amazing.

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You’ve done everything to be here. Now, simply relax.
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Sunrises reward those who pay attention and are receptive. A sunrise can seem to emerge slowly and magnificently. Or it can seem to zip right up in the sky without notice. You’ll be glad you slowed down and took in each moment.
Catching the sunrise is an amazing way to start your day.
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It’s worth setting your alarm and waking a bit early.
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The moment the morning light hits the sky and the colors change you’ll be glad to be in Detroit.
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You’ll also be ready for the rest of your day!
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Please inspire others by sharing your sunrise experiences in Detroit. We all benefit from great starts!

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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, 1900 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA